Chester Dennis Smith

Chester Dennis Smith, 86, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at his home in Graham.  Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10 a.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery.

Chester was born September 6, 1937 in Jack County to the late Hugh Dennis and Florene (McCord) Smith.   He married Carol Ann Statler December 28, 1962 in Graham.  Chester was employed by the City of Graham for forty years where he was the Director of Public Works and City Building Inspector.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Chester built his house and carports from the ground up and loved spending time with his cattle.

Survivors include: wife, Carol Smith of Graham; daughters, Susan Smith of Graham and Diane McCoy and husband Jeff of St. Peters, Missouri; son, Alan Smith and wife, Angel of Graham; grandchildren, Jeremy McCoy, Jacob McCoy and Joshua McCoy all of St. Peters, Missouri, Jordan Smith and wife, Mati of Lake Wood, Colorado, Brayden Smith and wife, Jatey, Braxton Smith, and Ashton Smith all of Graham; great grandchildren, Weston and Everly Smith both of Graham.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Jessie Forgy.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.